MigraineEscitalopram

[Dianne19]

I have been taking escitalopram for 5 days now and on the fifth day I have had a really bad migraine which has lasted most if the night and into the next day. Has anyone else suffered this ?

[jaynehale36]

I had the same reaction and it made my anxiety worse too !!! I had to stop them for that reason but I know people that are on them and after a few weeks the migraines stopped. Hope yours stop soon and you start to feel the positive effects. Jayne. Xx

[0704angela]

I have been on this drug for about 15 years... at first it does make you feel worse, but I would mention it to your doctor. Citalapram is excellent for anxiety and depression but it does not suit everyone... I would give it a month but if there is no improvement in your conditions speak to your doctor... there are other drugs available... maybe this one does not suit you.

We are all individual and what is good for one person may not be for another. I suffer with migraines too and know how debilitating this can be... try to persevere for a while then review it with your doctor. I find that Ibruoprofen with Lysine is very helpful for my migaine and can be brought cheaply from ASDA, SAINBURYS, MORRISONS.. nothing else works for me.

Good Luck!

Angela

[hamish1]

I recently started on ecitropalm as well and for first week I got really bad headaches but once the tablets settled it has been really helpful. My anxiety is under control and I feel "normal" again. I hope this works for you and the side effects settle down soon. Try and not think about it, easier said than done but the trick is to keep yourself distracted and busy. Go out to the shopping centre and just sit have coffee or go for a walk and be aware of your surroundings. Look outward, not inward.